My computer, basically brand new, lots of ram, fast proc, boots to
windows fine, then opens windows installer for no reason, freezes for
about 3 minutes, then closes and everything is fine, any ideas?

10-01-2007, 11:44 AM

unix

Re: Slllllow startup.

Sounds like it's trying to install software or updates... if you do a
couple of reboots, does it still do it? Other thoughts is Anti-Virus
programs trying to update themselves, or anti-spyware pgms ditto, or ..

Have to wonder if you've gotten full of spyware already, have seen that
too, especially if on DSL or a network. Maybe try going to
[url]www.pandasoftware.com[/url] and running their free onlive virus and spyware
checker.

Don't laugh; I've seen a new PC infected from the network in less than
one minute. !! Hope not!